General description:
My first Avatar, my wing man, always seems to be there when I need him the most-even when I'm Grade-locked at 1. This card has gotten me out of many a jam, in both the Vanguard and Rearguard circles.

Uses:
Marhaus has a very straightforward skill. When he attacks your opponent's Vanguard, regardless of where he is on the field, he gains +2000 Power. This makes him a base 12000 when battling the Vanguard. Pair that with a boost from "Little Sage, Marron," the Royal Paladin 8000 Power Grade 1, and you have an easy 20k attack that will eat up a guard.

Strategies and game play:
As stated before, he can be useful anywhere you play him. However, if you want to abuse him as much as you can, get a full front row, or two rearguards, and go all out on the Vanguard. That makes it two to three 18-20k attacks without breaking a sweat, and that's without abilities like "Silent Sage, Sharron" or "Margal" before the boosters are Called for support. That leaves little room for comfort.

Combos with other cards:
There really isn't much to say about any combos, just line him up with the strongest booster you have and go for it.

Ways to counteract it:
While he is powerful against the Vanguard, only having one Skill leaves much to be desired, and even in the Vanguard Circle, a couple of 10k Guards will hinder any progress.

Strengths/Pros:

Base Power of 10000 makes him hard to hit with weaker Units.

Gains +2000 Power when attacking the Vanguard, making it easier for it to hit.

+2000 Skill can be used as Vanguard or Rearguard.

Weaknesses/Cons:

Can only max out at 20k without any other skills in play.

Can be easily guarded, especially against high Power Grade 3's.

Only has the one skill, so is kind of a one-trick pony.

Variations:
This card has been released as a Promo card for "Extra Booster: Calvary of Black Steel," as well as being the same set's R. The same artwork is used for both variations, but the Rarities are different, of course.

Artwork and aesthetics:
A Human knight in white armor with what looks like a pair of blue Z-Sabers...me gusta.

Overall rating:
Well, even though he is my first Avatar, I can't say he's even close to other Royal Paladin Units like "Majesty Lord Blaster," "King of Knights, Alfred," or "White Dragon Knight, Pendragon." He is a useful utility and I believe he can be splashed in many Royal Paladin builds. "Twin Shine Swordsman, Marhaus" gets 6 Z-Sabers out of 10.

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